Psychologist in Mermaid Beach
In-person, Walk & Talk and telehealth sessions on Lavarack Road, Nobby Beach
Where you would see us from Mermaid Beach
Satya Psychology sees clients in person at The Lavarack Rooms on Lavarack Road, Nobby Beach, opposite The Oxley. If you live or work in Mermaid Beach, our consulting room is a short drive or walk away, and Walk & Talk sessions can start from Nobby's or Broadbeach instead of a clinic.
We work with adults, teens and couples on anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, perinatal and postpartum concerns, and relationship difficulties. Medicare rebates apply to eligible psychology sessions with a Mental Health Treatment Plan from your GP.
Lavarack Road sits at the Nobby Beach end of Mermaid Beach, so for most local clients this is the closest of our three ways to meet:
In person at The Lavarack Rooms. Mirinda Smith, our founding psychologist, sees in-person clients here on Fridays between 9am and 4pm. It is a standard private consulting room with a couch, not a hospital-style clinic.
Walk & Talk. Mirinda meets clients at Nobby's, Broadbeach, Burleigh Heads or Southport. Mermaid Beach clients usually choose Nobby's or Broadbeach because they are closest. Sessions follow the boulevard or established pathways, with benches and facilities along the way if you need to stop.
Telehealth. Video sessions from home, work or a parked car. Useful when Friday does not suit, or on weeks when getting out of the house is the hard part.
You can switch between formats as you go. Some clients start in the room and move to walking once they feel settled; others do the reverse.
Ways to have therapy with us
Meet in our Nobby Beach room, walk the foreshore at Nobby's or Broadbeach, or talk by video. You can change format whenever you like.
Sometimes the most powerful insights come when you're in motion. Walking outdoors supports emotional regulation, reduces stress and allows conversations to flow more naturally. Side-by-side sessions can feel less confronting and more comfortable than sitting face to face.
Walk & Talk Therapy
Access therapy wherever you are. Whether you're at home, at work or in your car, online sessions make it easy to prioritise your mental health.
Telehealth
Prefer a traditional setting? Our cosy, welcoming space provides a calm and grounding environment where you can slow down and feel supported.
In Person
With our Counsellor, Isabelle, you have the added bonus of walking with her certified therapy dog, Reuben. Therapy dogs help increase emotional safety and build trust.
Dog Assisted Walk & Talk
What we help with
Most people who contact us are not in crisis. They have noticed something has been hard for a while and they want to understand it and do something about it.
Anxiety and depression. Racing thoughts, low mood, poor sleep, irritability, or the sense that you are getting through the day rather than living it. Sessions draw on CBT, ACT and DBT depending on what fits.
ADHD and neurodiversity. You do not need a formal diagnosis to start. We can work on the practical side (time, organisation, overwhelm, emotional regulation) while you decide whether to pursue an assessment.
Trauma and nervous system regulation. Therapy that pays attention to what is happening in your body as well as your thoughts, at a pace you control.
Perinatal and motherhood support. Pregnancy, birth, the postpartum months and the identity shift that comes with becoming a parent.
Couples therapy. Mirinda has completed Gottman Level 1 training and sees couples by telehealth or in person at The Lavarack Rooms.
Who you would work with
Mirinda Smith, Founder and Psychologist. Mirinda works with anxiety, ADHD, depression, trauma, postpartum concerns and "presentations that don't fit a label". She uses ACT, CBT, DBT and Gottman Level 1 for relationships, with a psychodynamic lens. Before psychology she worked as a nutritionist, personal trainer and yoga teacher, which is part of why she pays attention to sleep, movement and the body alongside talk therapy. She also runs Trauma-Informed Yoga groups.
Provisional psychologists Natalie Luxford and Maddison Weinert. Both hold a Master of Professional Psychology and work under the supervision of a senior psychologist. Their sessions are $140 and do not need a GP referral. Natalie focuses on anxiety, depression, stress, relationships and life transitions. Maddison works with ADHD (with lived experience of her own), women's mental health and the perinatal period. Both currently see clients by telehealth.
Fees and Medicare
In person with Mirinda: $250, $98.97 Medicare rebate, $151.03 out of pocket
Walk & Talk with Mirinda: $255, $124.30 Medicare rebate, $130.70 out of pocket
Telehealth with Mirinda: $240, $98.97 Medicare rebate, $141.03 out of pocket
Couples (telehealth or in person): $280, not covered by Medicare
Provisional psychologist or counsellor: $140, not covered by Medicare
To claim a rebate you need a Mental Health Treatment Plan and referral from your GP. Since 1 November 2025, the plan must come from a GP at the practice where you are registered with MyMedicare, or from your usual GP. Medicare covers up to 10 individual sessions per calendar year; your first referral usually covers up to 6, after which your GP reviews your progress. For Walk & Talk, ask your GP to note that sessions outside a consulting room would benefit you.
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How starting works
Book online. Pick a practitioner, format and time in the client portal. You will get reminders by text and email.
Bring your referral if you are claiming Medicare. If you have not seen your GP yet, you can still book with a provisional psychologist without one.
First session. We talk about what brought you in, what you want to change and which format suits. If you have booked Walk & Talk, the first session is by telehealth so we can agree on a meeting point and cover confidentiality, wet weather and what happens in an emergency.
Ongoing sessions. Usually weekly or fortnightly at the start, then spaced out as things settle.
We ask for 48 hours' notice to change or cancel. Cancellations with less than 24 hours' notice are charged at 50%, and missed sessions at the full fee.
Book your first appointment
Online booking through our client portal. No referral needed for provisional psychologist sessions.
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In-person sessions with Mirinda currently run on Fridays from 9am to 4pm. On other days she offers Walk & Talk and telehealth.
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Walking side by side on a busy foreshore is less exposed than it sounds; other walkers rarely pay attention. We agree on routes and what to do if you see someone you know during your first telehealth session.
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No. Many people come in because something has felt off for months. If you are in immediate danger, call 000 or Lifeline on 13 11 14. Satya Psychology is not a crisis service.
Questions from Mermaid Beach clients
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Only if you want a Medicare rebate. Sessions with Mirinda can be rebated with a Mental Health Treatment Plan from your GP. Sessions with a provisional psychologist are $140 and need no referral.
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No. You don’t need a formal diagnosis to begin exploring ADHD traits in therapy.
Many women discover later in life that their chronic overwhelm, emotional intensity or executive functioning challenges may be related to ADHD. Therapy can help you understand your patterns, build practical tools and explore whether formal assessment feels right for you.
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This depends on your goals and circumstances. Many clients begin with weekly or fortnightly sessions, then adjust as they gain momentum and stability.
Therapy is collaborative, we work together to create a pace that feels supportive and sustainable both emotionally and financially.
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